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Radio: World of Brass

Plenty of great music to be heard with John Maines.

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World of Brass Radio:
Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

20th January:
Includes City of Bradford’s winning performance at the Nationals!

Rousseau
Ray Ogg
Govan Citadel
Conductor: Allan Ramsay

Symphony of Thanksgiving
Dean Goffin
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

My Favourite Things
Alan Fernie
Fodens
Solo: Glyn Williams

Jubilance
William Himes
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman
Solo: James Fountain

New York Profile
Richard Philips
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Donegal Bay
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Duet: Derek & Stephen Kane
Piano: Susan Avison

Swingin’ Matilda
Philip Wilby
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Darkness Visible
Richard Grantham
City of Bradford
Conductor: Lee Skipsey

Trombola
Frank Bryce
Kingdom Brass
Conductor: Andrew Duncan
Trio: Simon Johnson, Davie Frame and Bill Sandell

Home of Legends
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Cory
Conductor: Robert Childs


27th January
Includes Brunel Brass’s winning performance at the Nationals!

South Shields Celebration
Martin Cordner
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

King of Heaven
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Danzon No. 2
Arturo Marquez
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Comedian's Galop
Dmitri Kabalevsky
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard arr Erik Leidzen
Solo: Derek Kane
piano: Susan Avison

Legends of Cyfarthfa
Matt Hall
Tredegar Town
Conducor: Ian Porthouse

Stardust
Hoagy Carmichael
Kingdom Brass
Conductor: Andrew Duncan
Solo: Simon Johnson

Portrait of a City
Philip Sparke
Brunel Brass
Conductor: John Winterflood

Euphonium Concerto 1st Mov.
Karl Jenkins
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Solo: David Childs

Finale from Organ Symphony
Camille Saint-Saen
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

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NYBBGB

Dreams realised with NYBBGB Children's Band

August 2 • The talented players of the NYBBGB Children's Band displayed their musical dreams in full on their annual course.


Whitburn

Whitburn to build with new sponsorship

August 2 • The Scottish Champion has announced a new sponsorship agreement with a leading property company led by a proud former player.


Friezeland

Friezland set to enjoy mini Man tour

August 2 • Friezland Brass is currently enjoying meeting up with new musical friends for a trio of Isle of Man concerts this weekend.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

August 2 • More chat with a Welsh accent from the trio of Brass Monkeys.


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD


Cheltenham Silver Band

August 2 • Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band. . Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Usk Brass Band

August 1 • After a successful promotion to 1st section, Usk Brass Band are looking to fill the positions of assistant principal cornet, back row and drum kit. We rehearse on a Tuesday evening in our band room in the heart of Usk and guarantee you a warm welcome!


Croy Silver Band

August 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but always welcomes enquiries for any section of the band.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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